Welcome to Stickney Run
This site is home to a variety of wildlife. While on site, look for great blue herons, blue jays, red-tailed hawks, goldfinches and red-headed woodpeckers.
History
A unique feature of Stickney Run Conservation Area is the Mosgrove Cemetery, dating back to the mid-1800’s. The tall center marker commemorates this private pioneer cemetery as the resting place of the John and Jane Mosgrove family. John Mosgrove was an Irish immigrant who settled this section of Nunda Township in the mid 1830’s. While very little is known about the family, it is believed they were prominent and respected farmers. The cemetery holds a number of unmarked graves believed to include area neighbors, though no records exist to identify them. It also holds eight known graves, including those of John and Jane Mosgrove.
Parts of this site were once a very productive apple orchard. Eleven kinds of apples were harvested throughout the year and stored in insulated storage cellars.
Cache Your Way Question
In 2024 the District led an effort to record monarch counts at any stage of life across the County. How many monarch counts were recorded?
Geocachers
Please join us in playing! Geocaching is a high-tech “treasure hunting” game played throughout the world by adventure seeker. All are welcome who observe and obey the rules.
- Please do not move or vandalize the container.
- Once you find it, log your name in the book, take a trinket and leave one of your own behind for the next person.
- Replace the cache in the same spot that you found it, and make sure it is completely covered.
- Please do not remove the informational card from the containers, this is an essential game piece for cachers completing the GeoSeries.
- The real treasure is finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone who finds it.
For a complete list of rules and instructions on how to earn a special district geocoin visit MCCDistrict.org/Geocache
Email geocaching@MCCDistrict.org with any questions or concerns
McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at MCCDistrict.org or call (815) 338-6223
Photo Release
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